What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they’re useful

Image: Human visual cortex. Uploaded to Wikimedia by Coxer – own work. Public domain. Article by Lynne Gauthier and Jiabin Shen. The Conversation: Curious Kids – August 26, 2024.

Imagine you are in a soccer match, and it’s tied. Each team will begin taking penalty kicks. The crowd is roaring, and whether or not your team wins the game depends on your ability to hit the shot. As you imagine this scene, are you able to picture the scenario with colors and details? […]

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